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"Tryptophan self-controls its synthesis." Justify this statement.

If a lesser amount of Tryptophan is present in a cell, Tryptophan acts as an inducer and binds to a repressor, leading to the synthesis of enzymes required for its production and thus its synthesis.

If an excess amount of Tryptophan is present in a cell, Tryptophan acts as a promoter, preventing the further synthesis of necessary enzymes for its production and thus its synthesis.

If an excess amount of Tryptophan is present in a cell, Tryptophan acts as a co-repressor, preventing the further synthesis of necessary enzymes for its production and thus its synthesis

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Answer is c

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IT acts as either a repressor, promoter, or co-repressor. It depends on the amount of Tryptophan in the cell for it to be a repressor, promoter, or co-repressor. This causes the cell to either prevent further synthesis or bind to a repressor, leading to the synthesis of enzymes required for its production and synthesis.
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